Permanent

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Manpower UK
Newcastle upon Tyne, County Durham, DH1 4EE
money-bag Up to £48810.00 per annum
Posted: 09 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)
Closing date: 07 June 2026
Ref: BBBH430692

About the Role

Manpower UK is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a permanent weekend shift position in Newcastle upon Tyne, paying up to £48,810.00 per annum plus benefits. This hands-on role focuses on mechanical maintenance for automated production equipment, involving fault finding, reliability improvement, and safety. The position also includes participation in CAPEX upgrades and continuous improvement projects. The ideal candidate will possess a mechanical bias, with experience in multi-skilled or maintenance engineering. A strong benefits package is offered, including an enhanced pension, medical cover, and an attendance bonus.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Weekend Shift
Newcastle | Permanent | £48,810 + benefits
We are working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing organisation to appoint a Multi-Skilled Engineer for a permanent position at a highly automated production site in the Newcastle area.
This is a hands-on engineering role supporting production lines and associated equipment with a strong focus on electrical and mechanical fault finding reliability improvement and safety.

Key highlights:

  • Mechanical maintenance on automated production equipment
  • Involvement in CAPEX upgrades and continuous improvement
  • Strong benefits package including enhanced pension medical cover and attendance bonus

What we''re looking for:

  • Experienced Multi-Skilled or Maintenance Engineer
  • Mechanical bias preferred (welding, turning, fabrication experience)
  • Manufacturing or industrial background
  • Confident fault finding and repair capability
  • Engineering qualification essential

Shift Pattern:

  • Saturday | 12 hour day shift (6am-6pm)
  • Sunday | 12 hour day shift (6am-6pm)
  • 1 other day during the week (to be confirmed)
  • 1 other 6 hour shift per month (to cover the remaining contracted hours)


What''s in it for you:

  • £48,810 base salary
  • Attendance bonus paid twice yearly
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • Medical cover life assurance and EAP from day one
  • Free onsite parking and subsidised facilities


This opportunity offers exposure to modern manufacturing systems investment-led engineering projects and long-term career development within a technically mature environment.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Full company details will be shared at first conversation.

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